Supply Planner

The Supply Planner position is part of the Global Supply Chain (GSC) Planning for Global Products. This individual will work with manufacturing site(s) to produce production build plan to meet global supply plan in global network of Disctribution Cetners (DC), including the main global tier 1 DC. He/She will utilise Kinaxis Raid Response tool to plan and manage global inventory within production capacity, and work with global distribution planning to deploying the right inventory at various DCs. This position is also the cutodian of planning master data for the responabile portfolio within the network.

How You’ll Make an Impact:

• Manage and firm up supply plan through Kinaxis Rapid Response, determine supply plan based on demand, inventory, capacity and production alignment.
• Manage and initiate Stock Transfer Order (STO) with manufacturing plant to transfer finished goods to Teir 1 DC.
• Manage global inventory across the network and partner with Replenish planners (DRP) for Stock Transfer Request (STR) and STO in SAP between Tier 1 and 2/3 DCs globally.
• Analyse, monitor and response for Inventory level to ensure adherence of OTIF performance, BackOrder reduction, optimise inventory turns, define right safety stock level at DCs and manage shelf life products effectively to minimise discard risk.
• Co-ordinate with DRP/Logistics on timely delivery of replenishment across the network DCs.
• Analyse, evaluate and partner with Global Demand Planning on forecast accuracy and demand signal publish through Demand/Supply Planning across the network.
• Partner with Global Marketing to manage global product allocation/prioritisation.
• Actively engage with Global Marketing on Product Life Cycle management in NPI (New Products Introduction) and/or EOL (End of Life) process. Integrate plan with manufacturing site(s) to ensure supply continuity and/or raw material/component discard risk.
• Collaborate with multiple functions (e.g. Customer Service, Sales, Demand Planning, Production, Warehouse, Logistics and other internal stakeholders) to improve supply plan and work processes.

What You Bring:

While this list of qualifications may help an employee to succeed in this position, capable candidates may have a wide range of backgrounds or skills. If you have experience that aligns with the responsibilities of this role, we encourage you to apply.

• Degree in Supply Chain Management or related discipline
• Minimum 5 years of supply planning regional experience in mutliple countries with manufacturing and distribution
• System driven planning experience - ideally with Kinaxis Rapid Response and SAP
• Strong capability to understand manufacturing processes
• Strong Commercial acumen
• Proficient in Kinaxis PLanning and SAP HANA
• Mastery of Supply Network Planning concept, Safety stock, Parameters setting, ideally with Kinaxis and SAP. Understanding of Demand Planning is a plus.
• Microsoft Office (Excel, Powerpoint, Word)
• Basic understanding of time-series forecasting
• Strong analytical, numerical and problem solving skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills in partnership, negotiation and create alignment

Who We Are: For 70 years, Bio-Rad has focused on advancing the discovery process and transforming the fields of science and healthcare. As one of the top five life science companies, we are a global leader in developing, manufacturing, and marketing a broad range of high-quality research and clinical diagnostic products. We help people everywhere live longer, healthier lives. Recently voted a Best Place to Work, Bio-Rad offers a unique employee experience with collaborative teams that span the globe. Here, you are supported by leadership to build your career and are empowered to drive change that makes an impact you can see.

Benefits: Bio-Rad's biggest asset is our people, and this is the reason why our Total Rewards deliver programs that provide value, quality, and inclusivity while satisfying the diverse needs of our evolving workforce. Our offerings serve to enrich the overall health, wealth, and wellbeing of our employees and their families through the various stages of an employee’s work and life cycle. We’re proud to offer comprehensive medical plans and insurance, flexible benefits, wellness programs, extensive learning and development opportunities and more.

EEO Statement: Bio-Rad is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and we welcome candidates of all backgrounds. Veterans, people with disabilities, and people of all races, ethnicities, genders, ages, and orientations are encouraged to apply.

Agency Non-Solicitation: Bio-Rad does not accept agency resumes, unless the agency has been authorized by a Bio-Rad Recruiting Representative. Please do not submit resumes unless authorized to do so. Bio-Rad will not pay for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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